AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVoter Misconduct Fallout: Alaska prosecutors dropped felony voter misconduct charges against 11 American Samoan residents of Whittier after an appeals court said prosecutors must prove “consciousness of wrongdoing,” ending a case that had threatened years in prison. ASTCA Spending Scrutiny: The Senate Government Operations Committee grilled current and former ASTCA board members over American250 spending, including a claim that ASTCA funds were used for a child support payment tied to former CEO/current COO Chuck Leota without board approval. Deep-Sea Mining Clock: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said U.S. deep-sea mining permits could come “within months,” while American Samoa’s 60-day Governor review of BOEM’s PACM-1 proposal is due to end Sept. 15, with a potential November lease sale. Public Safety & Courts: Police reported alleged assaults tied to a domestic dispute in Vailoa, with charges including assault and endangering a child. Maritime & Fisheries: The Western Pacific Fishery Council advanced discussions on fishing access around Muliāva and other measures affecting American Samoa longline fisheries. Governance Process: The Fono refused to hold an ASTCA budget hearing, citing the authority lacked a board, as a new board appointment memo was released.
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